Sporting heritage of the 2013 Camaro

From its chiseled front grille to its standard rear spoiler, the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is an iconic sports car. Not one to blend into the crowd, the Camaro is easily recognizable with its long, athletic hood. Looking to personalize your Camaro even more? A variety of stripe packages are also available (ours came with broad black stripes running from hood to trunk).

The 2013 Camaro is available in seven trims: 1LS, 2LS, 1LT, 2LT, 1SS, 2SS and ZL1.

Additionally, LT and SS models are available with the RS package, which adds 20-inch wheels, body-color roof moldings and antenna, as well as high-intensity discharg e headlamps. Eighteen-inch wheels are standard on LS and LT models, with 20-inch wheels standard on SS. The Camaro is also available as a convertible in LT and SS models.

Interior features

With seating for four, Camaro’s well-executed balance of heritage and contemporary features provides a fun and comfortable environment. An ambient lighting package on 2LT and 2SS trims gives the interior a special glow with LED light pipe technology.

Driver and passenger seats feature six-way adjustable settings (fore/aft, up/down and tilt), with power recline front seats that are standard on LT and SS models. Heated, leather-trimmed seats are part of the 2LT and 2SS trim packages.

Additional features include an auxiliary gauge panel in the center console – standard in 2LT and 2SS – and a new ZL1-inspired shift knob for all manual transmissions. A leather-wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel is standard on LT and SS.

Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the six-speaker sound system on LS, 1LT and 1SS, and a 245-watt, Boston Acoustic nine-speaker sounds system that is standard on 2LT and 2SS – and available on 1LT and 1SS.

Two 6.2L V-8 engines are offered in the Camaro SS, including the L99 on automatic-equipped vehicles and the LS3 on manual-equipped models. Horsepower for the L99 is 400 at 5,900 rpm and torque is 410 pound-feet at 4,300 rpm. The LS3 delivers 426 horsepower and 420 pound-feet

Fuel economy averages for the V8 engines are 16 mpg/25 mpg (automatic) and 16 mpg/24 mpg (manual). All Camaro models can be equipped with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission.

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To learn more about the 2013 Chevrolet Camaro, visit your local Southeast Texas Chevrolet dealer or www.chevrolet.com[3].